1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTA | Cedric |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |